Item is a documentary film documenting the opening of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation building at 2099 Beach Avenue as well as recreational activities and special events in Stanley Park. The film contains footage of the ribbon cutting ceremony with crowds in attendance as well as winter snow scenes with people, ducks and swans in the park. Other recreational activities documented include log rolling in a pool, diving, and poolside sunbathing. The film also documents the unveiling of the statue of Lord Stanley in Stanley Park and concludes with footage of a baby polar bear. 1962. Item # MI-106


This movie is part of the collection: City of Vancouver Archives - Film

Audio/Visual: silent, color
Keywords: Park buildings; Openings; Snow; Birds; Swans; Diving; Sunbathing; Swimming pools--outdoor; Competitions; Statues; Crowds; Bears; Parks; Recreation facilities; Memorial and monument dedications; Stanley Park (Vancouver; B.C.)

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